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==Overview== | |||
Reinke's edema, also known as polypoid degeneration, is the swelling of the [[vocal fold]]s due to fluid collection ([[edema]]). | |||
== | ==Historical Perspective== | ||
Reinke | It is named for Friedrich Reinke.<ref>{{WhoNamedIt|synd|2653}}</ref><ref>F. B. Reinke. Untersuchungen über das menschliche Stimmband. Fortschritte der Medizin, München, 1895, 13: 469-478.</ref> | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
Common causes of Reinke's Edema include [[Tobacco smoking|smoking]], [[Gastroesophageal reflux disease|gastroesophageal reflux]], hormonal changes such as [[hypothyroidism]] and chronic voice abuse. | Common causes of Reinke's Edema include [[Tobacco smoking|smoking]], [[Gastroesophageal reflux disease|gastroesophageal reflux]], hormonal changes such as [[hypothyroidism]] and chronic voice abuse. | ||
== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Histopathology: [[biopsy]] of the vocal cord may be used to help in diagnosis | ===Physical Examination=== | ||
Reinke's edema causes the vocal folds to [[wiktionary:bilateral|bilaterally]] swell giving them an uneven, sac-like appearance. Individuals with Reinke's Edema typically have low-pitched, husky voices. | |||
===Laboratory Findings=== | |||
Histopathology: [[biopsy]] of the vocal cord may be used to help in the diagnosis of some cases. Histology shows [[edema]] in the stroma. | |||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
The first course of treatment is to remove the source of the irritant (e.g. smoking cessation, vocal rest, etc.). This can be effective if done soon after development of the edema. Surgery is also an option and can result in some restoration of the voice but is ineffective in complete restoration of the voice to its original state. | The first course of treatment is to remove the source of the irritant (e.g. smoking cessation, vocal rest, etc.). This can be effective if done soon after development of the edema. Surgery is also an option and can result in some restoration of the voice but is ineffective in complete restoration of the voice to its original state. | ||
== | ==Related Chapters== | ||
* [[List of voice disorders]] | * [[List of voice disorders]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[de:Reinke-Ödem]] | [[de:Reinke-Ödem]] | ||
[[nl:Reinkes oedeem]] | [[nl:Reinkes oedeem]] | ||
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[[Category:Otolaryngology]] | |||
[[Category:Voice disorders]] | |||
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Synonyms and keywords: Polypoid degeneration
Overview
Reinke's edema, also known as polypoid degeneration, is the swelling of the vocal folds due to fluid collection (edema).
Historical Perspective
It is named for Friedrich Reinke.[1][2]
Causes
Common causes of Reinke's Edema include smoking, gastroesophageal reflux, hormonal changes such as hypothyroidism and chronic voice abuse.
Diagnosis
Physical Examination
Reinke's edema causes the vocal folds to bilaterally swell giving them an uneven, sac-like appearance. Individuals with Reinke's Edema typically have low-pitched, husky voices.
Laboratory Findings
Histopathology: biopsy of the vocal cord may be used to help in the diagnosis of some cases. Histology shows edema in the stroma.
Treatment
The first course of treatment is to remove the source of the irritant (e.g. smoking cessation, vocal rest, etc.). This can be effective if done soon after development of the edema. Surgery is also an option and can result in some restoration of the voice but is ineffective in complete restoration of the voice to its original state.
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References
- ↑ Template:WhoNamedIt
- ↑ F. B. Reinke. Untersuchungen über das menschliche Stimmband. Fortschritte der Medizin, München, 1895, 13: 469-478.